Product exhibition structure and assembly and disassembly method thereof

ABSTRACT

A collapsible and folding showcase used to load and exhibit products, that is comprised of a base with at least three sides, each side with two extremes, each extreme of a side is jointed with another extreme of another side then forming corners between the extremes; a top with at least three sides, each side with two extremes, each extreme of a side is jointed with another extreme of another side then forming corners between the extremes; at least three posts, each post with a lower extreme and an upper extreme, each post can be set up in a corner of the base through the upper extreme of the post, each post can be coupled through the upper extreme of the post with a corner of the top, each pair of posts proximate to one another and coupled with one another and within them at least a base of tray, then forming, between the pair of proximate posts and the at least one base of the tray, a shelf, the at least one base of tray positioned between the lower extreme and the upper extreme of the post; at least one tray for each base of tray, the tray can rest on the base of the tray.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to product exhibiting structures, and morespecifically to showcases easy to assemble and disassemble for theexhibition of products in a point of sale, and even more specifically toshowcases of products with at least one tray to bear and exhibitproducts at the point of sale, and an assembly and disassembly method ofthese showcases.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The constant population growth demands a production of large volumes ofproducts to be purchased. In the points of sale, structures that make itpossible to bear a large volume of products in reduced space isrequired, without missing the primary detail of exhibiting the product.The distributors of a consumable product have a problem when it comes tohow to set up a product on a showcase rapidly and completely in the lesstime possible, and also dealing with the showcase having the adequatecapacity to bear these consumable products that are being exhibited.

Producers try to solve these problems sending their products packed in astructure that is capable of transporting and exhibiting the products.While this is useful for certain products, there are other products thathave to be set up in situ due to the kind of product or to theproducer's preference.

These showcases are known in the art. For example, in the AmericanPublication No. 2009/050589, reference is made to a product exhibitingsystem that can be assembled quickly and provides an efficient displayof the product. One of the modalities of the exhibiting system includesa shelf, display or exhibition trays, clips used to put up theexhibition trays with the shelf and graphic components. The product ispacked and transported inside the exhibition trays, what allows thedisplay of the exhibition trays and the product without having to removethe product from the trays. The clips are fixed to the shelf and theyare removable, what allows multiple configurations of the exhibitionsystem (showcase). The part of shelf of the exhibition system can be setup quickly and it is collapsible when not in use. Additionally, theshelf is easily movable, what makes it possible to place the shelf indifferent positions. The graphic components provide space foradvertising and are available in a variety of figures and sizes in orderto improve the appearance of the exhibition system.

In the American Publication No. 2008/0190872 an assembly of modularplatform that includes a plurality of pile-up shelves is released, eachshelf has a plurality of supports and at least a divider that extendsadjacent to the vertical supports, these adjacent vertical supports withspace between them so they can receive the product to be displayed. Thevertical supports include a plurality of grooves and dividers thatinclude a blocking hook in each opposite extreme, so that each blockinghook hitches a corresponding groove in the adjacent vertical supports,defining so the determined configuration of platform.

In the Mexican patent application No. PA/a/2005/011459, a packingstructure is revealed, and it is used for the containment,transportation, exhibition and sale of the products in points of sale,it is a kind of structure consisting of a cubical three-dimensionalframe composed of four angular posts in a rectangular or quadrangulararrangement, which are put together by their upper and lower extremeswith angular crosspieces, generating empty windows on all its faces;these angular posts and crosspieces are made of compressed rigidcardboard and they have two identical arms that define an “L” shape,disposed with their vertex towards the interior of the structure; thisstructure is placed on the base or dais, characterized because the jointbetween the angular posts and crosspieces is given through structuralangles that include a flat surface with the shape of an octagonal squarewith a rounded vertex on each side of the square projecting upwards andperpendicularly a fixing flap of a substantially trapezoidal section;these flaps and the flat section with a square shape include holesthrough which the fixing devices are lodged in order to fix the arms tothe crosspieces posts; a rectangular tab is provided exactly at theouter corner of the octagonal square.

The American Publication No. 2007/0000857 reveals an adjustableexhibition platform and a method for the manufacture of these platforms.In certain modalities, the platforms have a platform base, cornercolumns and elements of expansion that can be adapted to hold upindividual products or trays for products. Corner columns are attachedto the platform base in the places or positions desired. The expansionelements are inserted by means of insertion elements into the cornercolumns. The insertion portions are formed to receive and secure theextremes of the elements of expansion. Tops for the extremes, rearpanels and optional printed panels can be provided in the platformshowcase in order to improve the visual aspects of the showcase, as wellas to provide additional marketing space.

The utility Mexican model No. 1434 reveals a display-packing andself-standing supply showcase that allows the transportation of theproduct contained from the manufacturer to the points of sale; thisself-standing pack has the peculiarity of containing and exhibiting theproduct, and also that it is the place from where the final customer cangrab it at the moment of purchase. It is characterized because it hasangular posts that result in a preferably quadrangular or rectangularconfiguration, with a plurality of angular crosspieces that are jointedat their extremes into the posts by means of fixing devices, generatinga plurality of perimetrical supports at a same level, at multipleheights and a certain separation space; where panels for containment andexhibition of several products are displayed, these panels aresuperimposed or fixed with different devices on the angular crosspiecesthat result from the perimetrical supports.

The American U.S. Pat. No. 6,752,281 reveals an exhibition device usedfor the exhibition of goods, such as books and posters. The exhibitiondevice has four structures with rectangular supports. Each supportstructure includes a base, a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall,a first door with hinges on the first lateral wall, a second door withhinges on the second lateral wall, a rear wall, and a cover with hingeson the rear wall. Each lateral wall has hinges with the lateral wallattached to one of the support structures. At least one wheel isconnected to the base of each support structure. The exhibition deviceis mobile between an opened position where the rear walls of the supportstructure define an enclosed space and a closed position where the rearwalls of each support face the rear wall of the attached supportstructure.

The American U.S. Pat. No. 5,896,995 reveals a transportation containerbased on a platform and an exhibition shelf that is capable ofsustaining itself and it usually has a square form. The containerincludes a platform base, a lower tray, a half-partition within thetray, and a plurality of piled boxes at each side of the partition onthe tray. The partition has one or more packing containers that cansustain a package that can be used by consumers. In the loadingconfiguration, the container is shackled and closed with a top. In theexhibition configuration, the top is removed and disposed of and anexhibition cardboard is put up on the partition. The method used forloading and exhibiting small products using the loading container basedon a platform and an exhibition shelf is also revealed.

The American U.S. Pat. No. 5,251,753 reveals loading/exhibition unitsthat include a number of container trays of products piled verticallysupporting dividers upwards that maintain the separation between theproduct containers. When its condition is that of loading, the lowertray is received in a nestling position in the skirt of the platformthat rests on a loading platform made of conventional wood. Each trayhas an individual corner support element that stretches between theadjacent pair of the trays separated vertically. A corner post thatstretches out to the unit's total height is positioned in each corner ofthe unit in order to provide additional structural support during theloading process. In order to improve the exhibition platform'saesthetical appearance, the platform's skirt can be bent reversibly sothat it ends up against the vertical sides of the platform and it ispositioned by means of auxiliary hooking latches and grooves formed onthe lateral walls of the platform's skirt. An exhibition insert that hastwo opposite feet and a central latch can be positioned at the border ofthe upper tray/divider to make the unit have a better aestheticappearance when the unit is in a display condition.

The American U.S. Pat. No. 4,705,162 reveals a packing for the load andexhibition of multiple goods, as well as the assembly method. The packconsists of a plurality of displays at the base of the tray to which asheet with two flaps is attached. A section of cardboard in a T shape isplaced upwards between the showcases and it hooks them together by meansof a kind of wing looking cover so it can be handled free of damages.When the package arrives to its final location, the section T is removedand the individual showcases are transported to the point of sale.

The American U.S. Pat. No. 2,941,772 reveals a support of tray forplatform frames.

The Mexican industrial design No. 18192 reveals a showcase with a cubicform and with intermediate trays.

Equally, there is the application No. PCT/IB2009/007103 by the sameapplicant which reveals exhibition structures that can have anygeometric configuration, and their assembly and packing method. Aspecific configuration for the posts is released, as well as for thebases, the top and their possible modalities. Essentially, theconstruction of the posts, the bases and the top are similar in thepresent invention, taking into account their modalities, reason forwhich a brief description will be given of how the parts of the presentinvention can be constructed without giving much detail of any of them,since it must be understood that the construction of the parts can beessentially the same in the present invention, therefore, everythingmentioned in the application is transcribed, literally written as if inthe original application.

None of the previous publications reveals a showcase that can be of anundetermined size and that can be capable of supporting the weight ofthe products that are being exhibited, and that at the same time can beassembled and packed easily and promptly, i.e. in a matter of seconds.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a showcase for products at a point ofsale, which can adopt almost any kind of geometric figure, as long asthe showcase is equipped with two faces substantially flat and morespecifically with a base adjustable to the floor. These kind ofgeometric figures generally are polyhedrons of any kind, like forexample: tetrahedrons, pentahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons,dodecahedrons, icosahedrons, icosidodecahedrons, rhombictriacontahedrons, enlarged pentagonal cupolas, octagonal prismas,deltahedrons, stelled polyhedrons, and zonohedrons, among others. Thefigure of the showcase and the showcase itself is comprised of a base, atop, a height, at least one tray, and at least four faces.

The base is comprised of a number of sides. The sides of the base arecomposed of at least one face, where the first face is situated in asubstantially horizontal plane; a second optional face is substantiallyperpendicular to the first face, reason for which the second face issituated in a substantially vertical plane; optionally the sides of thebase can have a substantially tubular shape, where one or severalgrooves or slots at the front part of the base are made, as well as atthe upper part of the base, where the mentioned grooves or slots have acertain dimension that allow keeping the qualities of the base as aproduct that supports freight and strain.

Optionally, the sides of the base can have an enlarged hexahedral shapeand it is possible to make slots lengthwise the base with a certaindimension so that the base does not loose its capacity to supportfreight and strain. If there are two faces of the base present, thesecan have their vertex formed towards the interior of the showcase. Ifthere are two faces of the base, the possibility of these faces havingtheir vertex formed towards the exterior of the showcase is not to beruled out. The number of sides of the base will depend directly on thenumber of faces contained in the showcase. For example, if the showcasehas four faces, the base will have three sides; if the showcase has fivefaces; the base will have at least three sides; if the showcase has sixor more faces, the base will have at least four sides. The joint of eachof the sides of the base makes up a corner. The sides of the base can beput together permanently; however, in certain modalities not all sidesof the base are put together. Specifically, it is required that at leasttwo sides of the base are jointed. In the cases where at least two sidesof the base are put together, a detachable joint means is required, andit must be flexible enough so that it allows mobility of one side of thebase in regard to the other side of the base, this device could be arivet or a snap, so that the sides can rotate simultaneously in oppositedirection in a common axis in positions from 0 to 360°.

The top is composed of a number of sides of the top. The sides of thetop have at least one face, where the first face is in a substantiallyhorizontal plane; a second optional face is substantially perpendicularto the first face, reason for which the second face is in asubstantially vertical plane; optionally the sides of the top can have asubstantially tubular shape, where one or several grooves or slots aremade at the lower part of the top, where these grooves or slots must beof a certain dimension so that the top does not loose its tensilequalities. Optionally, the sides of the top can have an enlargedhexahedral shape and it is possible to make grooves or slots at thelower part of the top, with a certain dimension so that the top does notloose its tensioning capacity. If both faces of the top are present,these can have their vertex formed towards the interior of the showcase.If there are two faces of the top present, the possibility of themhaving their vertex formed towards the exterior of the showcase is notto be ruled out. The number of sides of the top will depend directly onthe number of faces that the showcase has. For example, if the showcasehas four faces, the top will have three sides; if the showcase has fivefaces, the top will have at least three sides; if the showcase has sixor more faces, the top will have at least four sides. The joint of eachof the sides of the top forms a corner. The sides of the top can be puttogether permanently; however, in certain modalities not all sides ofthe base are jointed. Specifically, it is required that at least twosides of the top are put together. In the joints of the at least twosides of the top that are put together, a detachable joint means isrequired, and it must be flexible enough so that it allows mobility ofone side of the top in regard to the other side of the top, such meanscould be a rivet or a snap so that the sides can rotate simultaneouslyin opposite direction in a common axis in positions from 0 to 360°.Optionally, the top can be substituted by at least two turnbucklesforming a cross, or at least two turnbuckles parallel to each other.

The height is composed of at least three posts. The number of posts isdirectly computable given the number of corners of the base. That is, ifthe base has three corners, three posts are required; if the base hasfour or more corners, the number of posts required is of at least fourposts. The posts consist of two faces on a Z and W plane, consideringthat the face of the sides of the base is on an X plane, where a firstface of the post is substantially perpendicular to a second face of thepost; optionally, the post can have a substantially tubular or enlargedhexahedral shape, where it is required that this substantially tubularor enlarged hexahedral shape has at least one slot or groove lengthwisethe post, where the at least one slot or groove must be facing towardsthe interior of the showcase, where the at least one of the mentionedslots or grooves has a certain dimension so that the post does not looseits tensile qualities. In the embodiment of the faces, both faces of theposts must have their vertex formed towards the interior of theshowcase. The angle created between the faces of the posts must besubstantially similar to the angle created by the corners of the sidesof the base. The post is comprised of two extremes; a first extreme ofthe post can be fastened onto or jointed with the base somehow describedin the art. A second extreme of the post can be fastened onto or jointedwith the top or the turnbuckles somehow described in the art.

Between the first extreme of the post and a second extreme of the post,there is at least a base of tray. The number of bases of tray can orcannot depend on the height of the posts. The number of bases of traycan or cannot depend on the number of trays to be set up on theshowcase. The bases of tray are coupled with the posts by any detachablemeans of joint.

The base of the tray has a determined number of sides, where this numberof sides of the base of the tray can or cannot depend directly on thenumber of faces that the showcase has. For example, if the showcase hasfour faces, the base of tray will have at least three sides, if theshowcase has five faces, the base of the tray will have at least threesides; if the showcase has six or more faces, the base of the tray willhave at least four sides. However, it is possible that if the showcasehas six faces, the number of sides of the base of tray can be larger.For example, if the showcase has six faces, the base of the tray canhave at least twelve faces, then forming a dodecahedron. The sides ofthe base of the tray have at least one face, where the face is in asubstantially horizontal plane; a second optional face is substantiallyperpendicular to the first face, reason for which the second face is ina substantially vertical plane; optionally, the sides of the base of thetray can have a substantially tubular shape, where a groove or slot ismade in the interior part of the base of the tray, where these groovesor slots have a certain dimension that allow to maintain the qualitiesof the base of the tray as a loading product. Optionally, the base ofthe tray can have an enlarged hexahedral shape concerning all its sides,and slots can be made longwise the base of the tray with a certaindimension so that this base does not loose its loading capacity. Thejoint of each of the sides of the bases of the tray forms a corner. Thesides of the bases of the trays can be put together permanently;however, in certain modalities not all sides of the bases of the traysare jointed. Specifically, it is required that at least two sides of thebases of the trays are put together. For the joints of at the least twosides of the tray bases that are put together, a detachable joint meansis required, it must be flexible enough in order to allow mobility ofone side of the base of the tray with regard to the other side of thebase of the tray, such could be a rivet or a snap, so that the sides canrotate simultaneously in opposite direction in a common axis inpositions from 0 to 360°.

The shelves have a substantially similar shape as that of the base ofthe trays when the bases of the trays are in an assembled position. Thenumber of sides of the shelf will depend directly on number of sides ofthe base of the tray. The shelf is preferably made of only one piece ofmaterial which is preferably uniform and smooth. The size of the shelf(area) is given by the size of the base and of the top indirectly, andby the size of the base of the tray, directly. It is required that thesize of the shelf is such that it can rest on or nestle against the baseof the tray and it is also required that the size of the shelf isdemarcated, possibly when in contact with the base of the tray.

Depending on the shape of the showcase, the showcase can have at leastthree faces. These faces can be substantially hollow or substantiallysolid. If the faces are substantially solid, one can make use of thissubstantially solid face to put up advertising on the showcase, whatmeans that the showcase has a kind of clothing or casing advertisingsome product. If the faces are substantially solid, this solidity can beachieved by an element positioned vertically, that can be put togetherto the exterior part of the post. The element can be rigid, semi-rigidor flexible. The element can be coupled with the posts by any existingmeans of joint. Preferably, a means of permanent joint is not requiredor recommended, but rather a removable joint, because a subsequentuncoupling will be required between the joint element and the posts.

And so, with this configuration, the tray may have a substantial size,as well a substantial load at the same time, being it stable andself-standing enough to load the products regardless of the size (area)covered by the tray and also having enough flexibility to be assembledand packed quickly.

This way, an objective of the present invention can be to provide ashowcase that can be substantially big in size compared to othershowcases and that can support the load of the product in spite of thetray's surface, and at the same time provide a showcase that can beeasily assembled and packed just like a showcase of a smaller size.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a showcase thatcan contain a substantially heavy load of products and bear the load ofthe product despite the surface of the tray, and at the same time thatcan be easily assembled and packed.

Also, another object of the invention is to provide a showcase that isstructurally sturdy and at the same time is easy to assemble and pack.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a showcasesubstantially flexible as for its assembly and its usefulness.

And yet another object of the present invention is the assembly methodfor the showcase mentioned above.

And still one more object of the present invention is a packing methodfor the showcase.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

The particular characteristics and advantages of the invention, as wellas other objects of the invention, will be apparent in the followingdescription, given together with the attached figures, which are:

FIG. 1 is a conventional exploded perspective view of a firstembodiment.

FIG. 2 is a conventional perspective view of the assembly of theshowcase, in a first step of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a conventional perspective view of the assembly, in a secondstep of a first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a conventional perspective view of the first embodiment of theinvention.

FIG. 5 is a conventional perspective view of three showcases of thefirst embodiment, while being put together or assembled.

FIG. 6 is a conventional perspective view of three showcases of thefirst embodiment once put together.

FIG. 7 is a conventional perspective view of the top and the base in asecond embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 8 is a conventional exploded perspective view in the secondembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 9 is a conventional perspective view of a first step of assembly inthe second embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a conventional perspective view of the second embodiment ofthe invention.

FIG. 11 is an upper view of the first step of assembly in the secondembodiment of the invention

FIG. 12 is an upper view of the second step of assembly in the secondembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 13 is a conventional perspective view of a third embodiment of theinvention.

FIG. 14 is a conventional perspective view of the packing process in thethird embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 15 is a view in detail of FIG. 14.

FIG. 16 is a conventional perspective view of the third embodiment ofthe invention in packed position.

FIG. 17 is a conventional perspective view of a fourth embodiment of theinvention.

FIG. 17 a is an upper view of the fourth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 18 is a conventional perspective view of a first step of packing inthe fourth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 18 a is a view in detail of FIG. 18.

FIG. 18 b is an upper view of the first packing step in the fourthembodiment of the invention.

FIG. 19 is a conventional perspective view of a second step of thepacking process in the fourth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 19 a is an upper view of the second step of the packing process inthe fourth embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 20 is a conventional perspective view of the fourth embodiment ofthe invention in a packed position.

FIG. 20 a is an upper view of the fourth embodiment of the invention ina packed position.

FIG. 21 is a conventional perspective view of a sub-embodiment in thefourth embodiment of the invention in a first step of the unpackingprocess.

FIG. 22 is a conventional perspective view of a sub-embodiment in thefourth embodiment of the invention in a second step of the unpackingprocess.

FIG. 23 is a conventional perspective of a sub-embodiment in the fourthembodiment of the invention in a third step of the unpacking process.

FIG. 24 is a conventional perspective view of a sub-embodiment in thefourth embodiment of the invention in a fourth step of the unpackingprocess.

FIG. 25 is a conventional perspective of a sub-embodiment in a fourthembodiment already assembled.

FIG. 26 is a conventional perspective view of the base of thesub-embodiment in the third and fourth modalities.

FIG. 27 is a conventional perspective view of the showcase in asub-embodiment of a third embodiment in a first step of the assemblyprocess.

FIG. 28 is a conventional perspective view of the showcase in asub-embodiment of the fourth embodiment in a first step of the assemblyprocess.

FIG. 29 is a conventional perspective view of the showcase in asub-embodiment of the third or fourth embodiment in a second step of theassembly process.

FIG. 30 is a conventional perspective view of the showcase in asub-embodiment of the third or fourth modalities already assembled.

FIG. 31 is a conventional perspective view of the fourth embodiment ofthe invention being packed.

FIG. 32 is a conventional perspective view of the third embodiment ofthe invention being packed.

FIG. 33 is a view in detail of the fasteners in the third embodiment ofthe invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention reveals a showcase 1 for products in a point ofsale, which can adopt almost any kind of geometric figure, provided thatthe showcase has two substantially smooth faces and more specifically itis required that the base may be coupled to the floor. This kind ofgeometric figures are in general polyhedrons of any kind, for example:tetrahedrons, pentahedrons, hexahedrons, octahedrons, dodecahedrons,icosahedrons, icosidodecahedrons, rhombic triacontahedrons, elongatedpentagonal cupolas, octagonal prisms, deltahedrons, stelled polyhedronsand zonohedrons, among others, where the tetrahedrons, pentahedrons,hexahedrons and octahedrons are often preferred.

The showcase 1 usually consists of a base 10, a top 20, a height, atleast one tray 30 and at least four faces, including the face of thebase 10 and of the top 20.

The materials used to make the showcase 1 can vary, however, strongmaterials are preferred, materials that do not bend easily but havecertain flexibility. A few examples are plastics like polystyrenes, PVC,high density polyethylenes, polypropylenes, PET, etc., wood, metals thattend to have certain flexibility, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, etc.

First Embodiment

In this first embodiment of the present invention reference will be madeto figures from 1 to 6.

The base 10 is comprised of a number of sides 11. The sides 11 of thebase 10 have at least one face 12, where the face 12 is situated in asubstantially horizontal plane; a second optional face 13 issubstantially perpendicular to the face 12, reason why the second face13 is situated in a substantially vertical plane; optionally, the sides11 of the base 10 can have a substantially tubular shape, where severalgrooves or slots are made at the front part of the base 10 as well as atthe upper part of the base 10, where such grooves or slots have acertain dimension that makes it possible to maintain the qualities ofthe base as a product that supports freight and strain. Optionally, thesides 11 of the base 10 can have an elongated hexahedral shape and slotscan be made lengthwise the base with a certain dimension so that thebase 10 does not loose its capacity to support freight and strain. Ifthere are two faces 12, 13 of the base 10, these can have their vertexformed towards the interior of the showcase 1. When having both faces12, 13 of the present base 10, the possibility of them having theirvertex formed towards the exterior of the showcase 1 is not to be ruledout. The number of sides 11 of the base 10 will depend directly on thenumber of faces 40 that the showcase 1 has. For example, if the showcase1 has four faces 40, the base 10 will have three sides 11; if theshowcase 1 has five faces 40, the base 10 will have at least three sides11; if the showcase 1 has six or more faces 40, the base 10 will have atleast four sides 11. The joint of each of the sides 11 of the base makesup a corner 14. The corners of the base 10 are permanently jointed. Inthe joints of the corners 14 of the base 10, a detachable means of jointis required, it has to be flexible enough in order to allow mobility ofone side 11 of the base 10 with regard to the other side 11′ of the base10, so that the sides 11, 11′ can be rotated simultaneously in oppositedirection in a common axis in positions from 0 to 360°. Specifically,fasteners are placed, such as rivets or snaps, in the corners 14 on theface 12. The fasteners must be placed in such way that they allow therotation of one side 11 with regard to the other side 11′. It isrequired that a first pair of fasteners 65 that are crossed, that is, afirst pair of fasteners 65 that are not adjacent to each other, have tobe at a same point on the corners 14, 14′, while a second pair ofcrossed fasteners 65′ is situated at a second point on the corners 14′,14′″. This means that the first pair of fasteners 65 must not becollinear with the second pair of fasteners 65′.

The first pair of fasteners 65 is off center with respect to the centerof the face 12, consequently with respect to the center of the side 11and with respect to the center of the base 10. The position of the firstpair of fasteners 65 is off center at the interior part of the corners14, 14″, while the position of the second pair of fasteners 65 is at theexterior part of the corners 14′, 14′″, and is also off center. Thislack of collinearity between the first pair and the second pair offasteners 65 allows the rotation of the base 10, specifically of theside 11 in regard to the side 11″ and of the side 11′ in regard to theside 11′″.

The top 20 consists of a number of sides 21. The sides 21 of the top 20are comprised of at least one face 22, where the face 22 is situated ina substantially horizontal plane; an optional second face 23 issubstantially perpendicular to the face 22, and this is why the secondface 23 is situated in a substantially vertical plane; optionally, thesides 21 of the top 20 can have a substantially tubular shape, whereseveral grooves or slots are made at the lower part of the top 20, wherethese grooves or slots must be of a certain dimension so that the top 20does not loose its tensile qualities. Optionally, the sides 21 of thetop 20 can adopt an elongated hexahedral shape and grooves and slots canbe made at the lower part of the top 20, with a certain dimension sothat the top 20 does not loose it tightening capacity. If there are twofaces 22, 23 present at the top 20, these can have their vertex formedtowards the interior of the showcase 1. The number of sides 21 of thetop 20 will depend directly on the number of faces 40 that the showcase1 has. For example, if the showcase 1 has four faces 40, the top 20 willhave three sides 21; if the showcase 1 has five faces 40, the top 20will have at least three sides 21; if the showcase 1 has six or morefaces 40, the top 20 will have at least four sides 21. The joint of eachof the sides 21 of the top 20 forms a corner 24. The corners 24 of thetop 20 are permanently jointed, and it is required to have a detachablemeans of joint that is flexible enough in order to allow mobility of oneside 21 of the top 20 with regard to the other side 21′ of the top 20,so that the sides 21, 21′ can be rotated simultaneously in oppositedirection in a common axis in positions from 0 to 360° . Specifically,fasteners are placed and these can be rivets or snaps in the corners 24on the face 22. The fasteners must be placed in a way that they allowthe rotation of one side 21 with regard to the other side 21′. It isrequired that a first pair of fasteners 65 are crossed, that is, a firstpair of fasteners 65 that are not adjacent to each other and that arepositioned at the same point on the corners 24, 24″, while a second pairof crossed fasteners 65′ is positioned at a second point on the corners24′, 24′″. This means that the first pair of fasteners 65 must not becollinear with the second pair of fasteners 65′.

The first pair of fasteners 65 are off center in regard to the center ofthe face 22, and consequently in regard to the center of the side 21 andin regard to the center of the top 20. The position of the first pair offasteners 65 is off center, located at the interior part of the cornersthe 24, 24″, while the position of the second pair of fasteners 65′ islocated at the exterior part of the corners 24′, 24′″, and is also offcenter. This lack of collinearity between the first pair and second pairof fasteners 65 allows the rotation of the top 20, specifically therotation of the side 21 with respect to the side 21′″ and of the side21′ with respect to the side 21″.

Optionally, the top 20 can be substituted with at least two turnbucklesforming a cross, or at least two turnbuckles parallel to each other.

Optionally, neither the base 10 nor the top 20 or at least one of themare capable of rotating. This is because the joints between the sidesare permanent, but the fasteners 65 are such that they do not allow therotation between the parts.

The height is conformed by at least three posts 50. The number of postsis directly calculable by the number of corners 14 of the base 10. Thatis, if the base 10 has three corners 14, three posts 50 are required; ifthe base 10 has four or more corners 14, at least four posts 50 arerequired. The posts 50 are composed of two faces 51, 52 in a Z and Wplane, taking into consideration that the face 12 of the sides of thebase 10 is in an X plane, where a first face 51 of the post 50 issubstantially perpendicular to a second face 52 of the post 50;optionally, the post 50 can have a substantially tubular shape or anelongated hexahedral shape, where it is required that this substantiallytubular or elongated hexahedral shape has at least one slot or groovelengthwise the mentioned post 50, where this at least one slot or groovemust be facing towards the interior of the showcase 1, and where this atleast one slot or groove has a certain dimension so that the post doesnot loose its loading capacity. In the embodiment of faces 51, 52, bothfaces of the posts must have their vertex formed towards the interior ofthe showcase 1. The angle created between the faces 51, 52 of the posts50 must be substantially similar to the angle created by the corners ofthe sides 11 of the base 10. The post 50 consists of two extremes 53,54, a first extreme 53 of the post 50 that can be gripped onto orjointed with the base 10 some way described in the art. A second extreme54 of the post 50 can be gripped onto or jointed with the top 20 or theturnbuckles some way described in the art.

Between the first extreme 53 of the post 50 and a second extreme 54 ofthe post 50, there is at least a base 31 of tray 30. The number of bases31 of tray can or cannot depend on the height of the posts 50. Thenumber of bases 31 of tray can or cannot depend of the number of trays30 that will be put up on the showcase 1. The base 31 of the trayconsists of a certain number of sides 32, where this number of sides 32of the base 31 depends directly on the number of posts 50 that theshowcase 1 has. For example, if the showcase 1 has three or four posts50, the base 31 of the tray will have at least two sides 32; if theshowcase 1 has five or six posts 50, the base 31 of the tray will haveat least three sides 32; if the showcase 1 has seven or eight posts 50,the base 31 of the tray will have at least four sides 32. The extremesof the sides 32 of the bases 31 of tray are coupled with the posts 50 byany means of detachable joint. Specifically, the joint of at least oneside 32 of the base 31 of tray with two posts 50 close to each other isrequired. The sides 32 of the base 31 of the tray are comprised of atleast one face 33 in a substantially horizontal plane; an optionalsecond face 34 is substantially perpendicular to the first face 33,reason why the second face 34 is in a substantially vertical plane.Optionally the sides 32 of the base 31 of the tray may have asubstantially tubular or elongated hexahedral shape, where a groove orslot is made in the interior part of the sides 32 of the base 31 of thetray, where these grooves or slots have a certain dimension that allowsthe qualities of the base 31 of the tray to remain as that of a loadingproduct. The joint of each of the extremes of the sides 32 of the base31 of the tray with the adjacent posts 50 forms a shelf 60. The sides 32of the bases 31 of the trays are permanently jointed with the posts 50.Specifically, it is required that the extremes of at least one firstside 32 of the base 31 of the tray is jointed with a pair of posts 50that are adjacent to each other, while the extremes of at least a secondside 32′ of the base of the tray is jointed with a second pair of posts50 that are adjacent to each other, where the first pair and the secondpair of posts 50 can be sharing a post 50. The joint of the side 32 withthe posts 50 must be a detachable joint without mobility.

The number of sides of a tray 30 will depend directly on the sides ofthe base 31 of the tray. The tray 30 is preferably made of only onepiece of material, which is preferably smooth and uniform. The size ofthe tray (area) 30 is given by the size of the base 10 and the top 20indirectly, and by the distance between the sides of the base 31 of thetray, directly. It is required that the size of the tray 30 is such thatit can rest on or nestle against the base 31 of the tray and that thesize of the tray 30 is demarcated, possibly in contact with the base 31of the tray. The tray 30 can have some wings 35, in such way that thesewings 35 have the same function as the second face 34 of the sides 32 ofthe base 31 of the tray, in the spaces where there is no second face 34of the sides 32 of the base 31 of the tray.

To assemble the showcase, if it has a base with three sides 11, onecorner 14 of the base 10 has to be rotated with respect to the othercorner 14, in such manner that a triangle is formed. If the base hasfour sides 11, a first pair of corners 14, 14″ of the base 10 is rotatedwith respect to a second pair of corners 14′, 14′″, in such way thatthey form a rectangle or a quadrangle approximately. If the base hasfive of more sides 11, a first pair of corners 14 of the base 10 arerotated with respect to a second pair of corners 14, in such manner thata pentagon, a hexagon or something similar and approximate is formed.

The same operation is carried out with the top 20, if the top 20 is notsubstituted with crossed turnbuckles or parallel turnbuckles.

Once the base is assembled, the first extremes 53 of a first pair ofadjacent posts 50 is inserted, jointed by the base 31 of the tray 30,this is, the first extremes 53 of a first shelf 60 in a first and asecond corner of the face 12 of two sides 11 of the base 10. This jointcan be given by a means described in the art. For example, in thePCT/IB2009/007103, some squares that could be used in this presentinvention are released. In the same way, grooves and slots are revealedthat are similar to those of the extreme of the post 50 so that theextreme 53 of the post 50 can be coupled with the face 12. If itconcerns a base 10 with three sides 11, the first extreme 53 of anotherpost 50 is inserted in a third corner of the face 12 of the free side 11of the base 10, or it is also possible to think of a shelf 60 with threeposts. If it concerns a base 10 with four sides 11, the first extremes53 of a second shelf 60 are inserted into a third and fourth corner ofthe face 12 of the sides 11 of the base 10. If it concerns a base 10 ofmore than four sides 11, depending on if the number of sides 11 is aneven or an odd number, the shelves 60 or posts 50 are insertedrespectively, until all the corners 14 of the base 10 are held togetherwith a post.

The shelves 60 and the posts 50 are held by some means, placedaccordingly with the base 10 in vertical position.

The tray 30 is placed in a way that the shelf rests on or nestlesagainst the face 33 of the sides 32 of the base 31 of tray the 30. Dueto the fact that the tray 30 has a triangular, rectangular,quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, etc. shape, and because the tray ismade of only one piece of rigid material, when placing the tray 30 inorder for it to rest on or nestles against the face 33, the tray 30 willforce the base 10 to take shape accordingly with the shape of the tray30.

Finally, the top 20 or the turnbuckles are placed, with the object oftightening the showcase. The second extremes 54 of a first shelf 60 arejointed with the face 22 of the top 20. This joint can be given by ameans described in the art, as is the case in PCT/IB2009/007103.

As we can observe in FIGS. 5 and 6, the showcases 1 can be placed closeto each other so that they give the illusion of a showcase with thedesired measures.

Second Embodiment

In this second embodiment of the present invention we will makereference to figures from 7 to 12.

The construction of the parts in this second embodiment is essentiallysimilar to the construction of the parts in the first embodiment.Specifically, the construction of the base 10, of the top 20, of thebases 31 of trays and of the posts 50 is essentially the same. Theconstruction of the joint between a base 31 of the tray and two adjacentposts 50, this is, the construction of the shelves 60, is similar.

Specifically, with the shelves 60, a second side 32′ of tray is puttogether, in a way that the joint between this second side 32′ withrespect to the first side 32 of the tray and with respect to the post 50is made by a detachable means of joint, however, it has to be flexibleenough in order to allow mobility of the second side 32′ with regard tothe first side 32 and with regard to the post 50, so that the sides 32,32′ can be rotated simultaneously in opposite direction in a common axisin positions from approximately 0° to 90°, in the case in which theposts 50 have two faces 51, 52; however, if the posts 50 have a tubularshape of an elongated hexahedral shape, the grooves or slots provided inthese posts 50 may allow the rotation of the second side 32′ in relationwith the first side 32 in positions of approximately from 0° to morethan 90°.

This way, a same shelf 60 can have two sides 32 of the base 31 of thetray. This joint between the first side and the second side 32′ can beachieved with a fastener, such as a rivet or snap.

The tray 30 may have some wings 35, in a manner that the wings 35 havethe same function as that of the second face 34 of the sides 32 of thebase 31 of the tray, in the spaces where there is not a second face 34of the sides 32 of the base 31 of the tray. However, if the base 31 ofthe tray has two faces 33, 34, the wings are not necessary.

The assembly method is essentially the same as the one used in the firstembodiment. Specifically, the way to assemble the base and the top, thislast one being replaceable by turnbuckles, is the same.

Once the base is assembled, the first extremes 53 of a first pair ofadjacent posts 50 are inserted; they are jointed through the base 31 ofthe tray 30, that is, the first extremes 53 of a first shelf 60 in afirst and second corner of the face 12 of the sides 11 of the base 10.This joint can be given by a means described in the art. For example, inthe PCT/IB2009/007103, some squares are revealed that could be used inthe present invention. In the same way, grooves or slots are revealed ina similar form as that of the extreme of the post 50 so that the extreme53 of the post 50 may be coupled with the face 12. If it concerns a base10 with three sides 11, the first extreme 53 of another post 50 isinserted into a third corner of the face 12 of the free side 11 of thebase 10, or else it is possible to think of a shelf with three posts 50.If it concerns a base 10 with four sides 11, the first extremes 53 of asecond shelf 60 are inserted into a third and fourth corner of the face12 of the sides 11 of the base 10. If the base 10 has more than foursides 11, depending on whether the number of sides is a an even or anodd number, shelves 60 or posts 50 are inserted respectively, until allthe corners 14 of the base 10 are put together with a post 50.

The second side 32′ is rotated with respect to the first side 32 andwith respect with to the post 50, until the second base 32 of tray bumpsinto the adjacent post 50 of the opposite shelf 60. Optionally, thesecond side 32′ can be rotated some degrees depending on the quantity ofposts 50 to be placed, hence the quantity of corners 14 of the base 10.In any of both cases, the second side 32′ is rotated to a point wherethe second side 32′ can bump into the adjacent post 50 of the oppositeshelf 60 once the shelves are assembled. The same operation is carriedout with the opposite shelf 60.

The shelves 60 and the posts 50 placed with respect to the base 10 invertical position are held up by some means.

The tray 30 is placed so that the shelf rests on or nestles against theface 33 of the sides 32 of the base 31 of tray 30. Due to the fact thatthe tray 30 has triangular, rectangular, quadrangular, pentagonal,hexagonal, etc. shape, and because the tray is made of only one rigidpiece, when placing the tray 30 in order for it to rest on or nestleagainst the face 33, the tray 30 will force the base 10 to take shapeaccordingly with the shape of the tray 30.

Finally, the top 20 or the turnbuckles are placed with the finality oftightening the showcase. The second extremes 54 of a first shelf 60 areput together with the face 22 of the top 20. This joint can be achievedby a means described in the art, as is the case in patentPCT/IB2009/007103.

The rotation point between the second side 32′ with respect to the firstside 32 and with respect to the post 50 can be substantially centered oroff center. These rotation points can meet in a collinear manner withthe rotation point of the base, if there were such.

In this embodiment it is preferable that the base 31 of tray thatrotates is the base 31 with lesser length. This means, in the case thatthe showcase were a hexahedron, and more specifically for example, if ithad a shape similar to a cuboid, it is preferable that the bases 31 ofthe trays that are jointed with the two posts 50 forming a shelf 60 arethe bases 31 of the trays that have greater length, while the bases 31of the trays that can rotate in relation with the bases 31 between theposts 50 should be those that have lesser length. In the case of cubesor truncated pyramids for example, given that the length of the bases 31is substantially the same, it is not relevant which base 31 can rotateor not and which base 31 is between the two posts 50 forming a shelf 60.

Third Embodiment

Another embodiment of the present invention is referred to in figuresfrom 13 to 16, 32 and 33.

As in the first modalities, the construction of the showcase 1 issubstantially similar. The base 10, the top 20 and the posts 50 aresubstantially the same concerning their construction and their number,as in the first and second modalities.

However, unlike the first and second modalities, all the sides 32 of thebases 31 of the trays are directly coupled with the posts 50. The numberof sides 32 of the bases 31 of tray is similar to that in the secondembodiment, except that, due to the fact that all the sides 32 arecoupled with a post, the sides 32 do not have any mobility with respectto the adjacent sides 32′, 32″ and with respect to the first pair ofposts 55, but instead, they have mobility with respect to the oppositeside 32′″, with respect to the second pair of posts 56, as well as withthe base 31 that is located at the upper or lower part.

This is, the coupling between the bases 31 of the trays and the posts50, is made by means of a fastener 65 that allows the rotation of thebase 31 with respect to the posts 50. As we can observe in FIG. 15, itis required that a first pair 66 of adjacent fasteners 65 are placedcollinearly with one another, while a second pair 67 of adjacentfasteners 65, which are collinear with one another, should not becollinear with the first pair 66 of fasteners 65.

Specifically, the first pair 66 of fasteners 65 is centered with respectto the base 31 and with respect to the post 50. The position of thefirst pair 66 of fasteners 65 is at the lower part of the base 31 of thetrays and in the most internal part of the post 50, specifically in themost internal part of the second face 52 of the post or the tube or theelongated hexahedron. The position of the second pair 67 of fasteners 65is at the upper part of the base 31 of tray and in the most internalpart of the post 50, specifically in the most internal part of thesecond face 52 of the post 50 or the tube or the elongated hexahedron.This lack of collinearity between the first pair 66 and the second pair67 of fasteners 65 allows the rotation in order to fold down the base 31of the tray in relation with the other bases 31, i.e. the bases 31 thatare positioned at the upper or lower part, and accordingly with the post50.

In this embodiment, the provided props 37 are also collapsible.Specifically, a prop 37 is fixed on the sides 32, 32′″ and a second prop37′ is fixed on the sides 32, 32″ of the base 31 of the tray. In thecenter of the prop there is a fastener 65 that allows the rotation ofboth parts of the prop 37, 37′. Consequently, when the showcase 1 isrotated towards a folded position, the prop 37, 37′ is also rotated intoa folded position. Equally, when the showcase is rotated towards anunfolded position, the prop 37, 37′ is rotated into an unfoldedposition.

The assembly method is essentially similar to that of the first andsecond modalities. Specifically, the way to assemble the base and thetop, which can be substituted with turnbuckles, is the same.

Once the base is assembled, the first extremes 53 of a first pair 55 ofposts 50 is inserted in a first and second corner of the face 12 of thesides 11 of the base 10. This joint can be achieved by means describedin the art. For example, in patent PCT/IB2009/007103, squares that couldbe used in the present invention are revealed. In the same way, groovesand slots are also released; they have a similar shape to those of theextreme post 50 so that the extreme 53 of the post 50 can be coupledwith the face 12. If it concerns a base 10 with three sides 11, it isrotated in order to fold down the opposite post 50, as well as the base31 of the tray with respect to the first pair 55 of posts 50, and thefirst extreme 53 of the post 50 is inserted in a third corner of theface 12 of the free side 11 of the base 10. If we have a base 10 withfour sides 11, it is rotated in order to fold down the second pair ofposts 56, as well as the base 31 of the tray with respect to the firstpair 55 of the post 50, and the first extremes 53 of a second pair 56 ofposts 50 are inserted in a third and fourth corner of the face 12 of thesides 11 of the base 10. If it concerns a base 10 with more than foursides 11, depending on whether the number of sides is an even or an oddnumber, they are rotated so that they fold down and the posts 50 areinserted until all the corners of the base 10 are put together with apost.

The tray 30 is placed in a way that the shelf rests on or nestlesagainst the face 33 of the sides 32 of the base 31 of the tray 30. Dueto the fact that the tray 30 has a triangular, rectangular,quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, etc., shape, and because the trayis made of only one rigid piece, when placing the tray 30 in order forit to rest on or nestle against the face 33, the tray 30 will force thebase 10 to take shape accordingly with the shape of the tray 30.Finally, the top 20 or the turnbuckles are placed, with the object oftightening the showcase. The second extremes 54 of a first shelf 60 arejointed with the face 22 of the top 20. This joint can be achieved bymeans described in the art, as is the case in patent PCT/IB2009/007103.

This embodiment allows the packing of the showcase 1 in verticalpositions with respect to its assembly state. This means, the packingposition reduces the volume of the showcase 1; however, it increases theheight of the showcase 1 because a shelf 60 has greater height withrespect to a second shelf 60.

This embodiment is easy to pack for its skillful and quicktransportation, and showcases occupy not much space and can be piled oneon top of the other.

Fourth Embodiment

Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in figures from 17to 20, and 31.

Just as in the first two modalities, the construction of the showcase 1is substantially similar. The base 10, the top 20 and the posts 50 aresubstantially the same concerning construction and number as in thefirst and second modalities.

The construction of the bases 31 of the trays with respect to the posts50 is substantially the same as in the third embodiment of theinvention. However, instead of having mobility with respect to the upperand lower bases 31, there is mobility with respect to the sides 32 ofthe bases 31. The side 32 has a certain mobility with respect to theadjacent and opposite sides 32′, 32″, 32′″ as well as with respect tothe first pair 55 of posts 50.

This means, the fasteners 65 are off center in a way that they allow therotation of the sides 32′, 32″, 32′″ and of a first pair 55 of posts 50with respect to the other side 32 and with respect to the second pair 56of posts 50.

As observed in FIG. 17 a, it is required that a first pair 66 of crossedfasteners 65, that is, fasteners 65 that are not positioned adjacently,are at a same first point on the face 33, while a second pair 67 ofadjacent fasteners 65, that are also crossed, are at a second point onthe face 33, a second point that is not similar to the first point.

Specifically, the first pair 66 of fasteners 65 is off center withrespect to the base 31 and with respect to the face 33. The location ofthe first pair 66 of fasteners 65 is proximate to the center of theintersection or corner 36 created between the sides 32, 32′, as well asin the center of the intersection or corner 36′ created between thesides 32″, 32′″. The location of the second pair 66 of fasteners 65 islocated proximate to the external corner of the intersection or corner36″ created between the sides 32′, 32″, and is also proximate to theexternal corner of the intersection or corner 36′″ created between thesides 32, 32′″. The off centre position of the second pair 67 offasteners 65 allows the free rotation of the sides 32′-32′″ with respectto the side 32. Additionally, it is possible that at least two corners36, 36′, for example, the corners that have the first pair 66 offasteners 65, are truncated, that is, that the side 32 is not conformedby exact angles of 90°, but that at least one of these angles is dividedin two parts so that two angles are obtained and the addition of thesetwo angles results in 90°. It is possible to consider that all thecorners 36-36′″ are truncated, so that the showcase 1 can be collapsedhorizontally towards any side.

The method of assembly is essentially similar to that of the first andsecond modalities. Specifically, the way of assembly of the base and thetop, same that can be substituted with turnbuckles, is the same.

Once the base is assembled, a first pair 55 of posts 50 rotates withrespect to the second pair 56 of posts 50 until the desired figure isobtained, this shape can be a hexahedron. The first extremes 53 of afirst pair 55 of posts 50 is inserted in a first and second corner ofthe face 12 of two sides 11 of the base 10. This joint can be achievedby any means described in the art. For example, in patentPCT/IB2009/007103 some squares are revealed, and these could be used inthe present invention. In the same way, grooves or slots are revealed,similar to those of the extreme of the post 50, so that the extreme 53of the post 50 may be coupled with the face 12. If it concerns a base 10with three sides 11, the first extreme 53 of the third post 50 isinserted in a third corner of the face 12 of the free side 11 of thebase 10. If it is a base with four sides 11, the first extremes 53 of asecond pair 56 of the posts 50 are inserted in a third and fourth cornerof the face 12 of the sides 11 of the base 10. If we consider a basewith more than four sides, depending on whether the number of sides isan even or an odd number, posts 50 are inserted, until all the cornersof the base 10 are put together with a post.

The tray 30 is placed, in a way that the shelf can rest on or nestleagainst the face 33 of the sides 32 of the base 31 of the tray 30. Dueto the fact that the tray 30 has a triangular, rectangular,quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, etc. shape, and because the tray ismade of only one rigid piece, when placing the tray 30 so that it restson or nestles against the face 33, the tray 30 will force the base 10 totake the shape accordingly with the shape of the tray 30.

Finally, the top 20 or turnbuckles are placed, with the object oftightening the showcase. The second extremes 54 of a first shelf 60 arejointed with the face 22 of the top 20. This joint can be achieved bymeans described in the art, as is the case in patent PCT/IB2009/007103.

This embodiment allows the packing of the showcase in horizontalpositions with respect to its assembly state. This means that thepacking position reduces the volume of the showcase 1; however itenlarges the width of the showcase.

A sub-embodiment of the fourth embodiment is referred to in figures from21 to 25.

As in the first two modalities, the construction of the showcase 1 issubstantially similar. The base 10, the top 20 and the posts 50 aresubstantially equal concerning construction and number as in the firstand second modalities.

The construction of the bases 31 of the trays with respect to the posts50 is substantially the same as in the third embodiment of theinvention. However, instead of having mobility with regard to the upperand lower bases 31, there is mobility with regard to the sides 32 of thebases 31. The side 32 has mobility with respect to the adjacent sides32′, 32″, as well as with respect to the first pair 55 of posts 50 andwith the second pair 56 of posts 50.

This means that al least one fastener 65 is centered in such way that itallows the rotation of at least one of the sides 32 and of a first pair55 of posts 50, with respect to the other sides 32′, 32″ and withrespect to the second pair 56 of posts 50.

Specifically, the fasteners 65 are centered with respect to the base 31and with respect to the face 33. The location of at least one fastener65 is proximate to the center of the side 32. In the same way, there arefasteners 65 in the extremes of the sides 32, specifically in a certainpoint of intersection between a first side 32 and a second side 32′, aswell as the first side 32 and a third side 32″, and between a secondside 32′and a third side 32″.

This way, at least one side 32, 11 is capable of rotating on its ownaxis, providing at the same time the rotation of both sides 32′, 32″with respect to the rotated side 32.

An advantage of the way of rotating in the present sub-embodiment isthat at least one side 32 can be lodged within the two sides 32′, 32″when the showcase is folded.

This embodiment is easy to pack for a skillful and quick transportationwhere the showcases occupy not much space and can be piled one on top ofthe other.

Other Embodiments

A embodiment that is possible with a third and fourth embodiment isshown in figures from 26 to 30. Specifically, the base 10 and the top 20are substituted with an additional base 31 of tray. In order to providethe structure with rigidity, a skirt 2 is provided, preferably acollapsible skirt that has same shape as the showcase 1.

The skirt 2 is slightly greater in width than the showcase 1, so thatthe skirt 2 can slide around the showcase 1, forming a kind of ring ofthe showcase 1.

Specifically, it is preferable that the skirt 2 surrounds the lower partof the showcase 1. Once the tray 30 is set up, the showcase 1 isprovided with rigidity thanks to the skirt 2 and the tray 30.

It is preferable that the skirt 2 fills a space equivalent toapproximately a third of the total of the height of the showcase inorder to provide the necessary rigidity.

Alterations in the structure just describe in the present invention canbe made beforehand by those with skills and art in the matter. However,it must be understood that the present description is related to thepreferred modalities of the invention, which is for illustrativepurposes only, and that it must not be constructed as a limitation ofthe invention. All the modifications that do not deviate from the spiritof the invention are included in the body of the attached clauses.

1. A collapsible showcase with at least four faces for supporting anddisplaying products, comprising: a base with at least three sides, eachside with two ends, each end of a first side is with joined to anotherend of a second side, forming corners between each of the joined sides;a top with at least three sides, each side with two ends, each end of afirst side is joined to another end of a second side, forming cornersbetween each of the joined sides; at least one tray base with at leastthree sides, each side with two ends, each end of a first side is joinedto another end of a second side forming corners between each of thejoined sides; at least three posts, each post having a height, a lowerend and an upper end, the lower end of the post is coupled to one of thecorners of the base, the upper end of the post is coupled to one of thecorners of the top, each post coupled to at least one corner of the traybase, wherein the corners of the tray base are located in asubstantially similar height in each of the posts; a tray for each traybase, the tray is capable of resting on the tray base; wherein thecoupling of the corners of the tray base is flexible, allowing mobilityof a first side of the tray base in relation to a second side of thetray base so that the sides of the tray base may be rotated in relationto one another.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The showcase of claim 1, wherein eachcorner has a fastener that allows rotation and wherein the showcase hasan even number of faces and has at least six faces, wherein a first pairof fasteners in the base that are not located at adjacent corners arenot collinear with a second pair of fasteners in the base that are notlocated at adjacent corners, wherein a first pair of fasteners at thetop that are not located at adjacent corners are not collinear with asecond pair of fasteners at the top that are not located at adjacentcorners, wherein the first base and top pair of fasteners are off centerwith respect to the center of the base and top sides respectively, andtowards the interior of the non adjacent corners and wherein the secondpair of fasteners of the base and of the top are off center with respectto the center of the base and top sides respectively, and towards theexterior of the non adjacent corners.
 4. The showcase of claim 1,wherein the tray has some wings towards the upper part of the showcase.5. The showcase according to claim 1, wherein each shelf has at least asecond tray base, each second tray base being coupled with the shelf bymeans of a fastener, wherein this fastening device allows the rotationof the second tray base with respect to the shelf, in such manner thatthe second tray base can be positioned substantially parallel orsubstantially perpendicular to the shelf.
 6. A collapsible showcase withat least four faces for supporting and displaying products, comprising:a base with at least three sides, each side with two ends, each end of afirst side is joined to another end of a second side, forming cornersbetween the each of the joined sides; a top with at least three sides,each side with two ends, each end of a first side is joined to anotherend of a second side, forming corners between each of the joined sides;at least three posts, each post having a height, a lower end and anupper end, the lower end of the post is coupled to one of the corners ofthe base, upper ends of the post is coupled to one of the corners of thetop, at least one tray base coupled to the posts, the tray basepositioned between the lower end and the upper end of the post, one trayfor each tray base, the tray being capable of resting on the tray base;wherein the at least one tray base is coupled with the posts by means ofa first pair and a second pair of fasteners that allow the rotation ofthe tray base with respect to the posts, wherein the first pair offasteners are adjacent and collinear to each other, wherein the firstpair of fasteners is positioned at a lower part of the at least one traybase and in an internal part of the post; wherein the second pair offasteners are adjacent and collinear to each other, wherein the secondpair of fasteners is positioned at the upper part of the at least onetray base and in the internal part of the post; and wherein the couplingof the corners of the tray base is flexible, allowing mobility of afirst side of the base in relation to a second side of the tray base, sothat the sides of the tray base may be rotated in relation to oneanother.
 7. The showcase of claim 6, wherein the top is coupled to theupper end of the posts and wherein the base is coupled to the lower endof the posts by means of a first pair and a second pair of fastenersthat allow the base and top rotation respectively, with respect to theposts, wherein the first pair of fasteners are positioned adjacently andcollinearly to each other, wherein the first pair of fasteners islocated at a lower part of the base and of the top and at an internalpart of the post; and wherein the second pair of fasteners arepositioned adjacently and collinearly with each other, wherein thesecond pair of fasteners is located at the upper part of the base and ofthe top and in an internal part of the post.
 8. The showcase accordingto claim 7, wherein the showcase additionally includes a skirt that hasa width slightly bigger than the width of the showcase, in a way thatthe skirt can slide around the showcase and that it surrounds the lowerpart of the showcase.
 9. A collapsible showcase with at least four facesfor supporting and displaying products, comprising: at least threeposts, each post having a height, a lower end and an upper end, thelower end of the post is coupled to one of the corners of the base, theupper end of the post is coupled to one of the corners of the top, atleast one tray base with at least three sides, each side with two ends,each end of a first side is joined to another end of a second side,forming corners between the ends of the sides of the tray base, eachcorner of the tray base is coupled to the posts, each corner has aninterior part and an exterior part, wherein the interior part is closeto the center of the showcase and wherein the exterior part is distantfrom the center of the showcase, the at least one tray base ispositioned between the lower end and the upper end of the post, one trayfor each tray base, the tray is capable of resting on the tray base;wherein the coupling between each of the corners of the at least onetray base is by means of a first pair and a second pair of fastenersthat allow the rotation of a first side of the tray base with respect tothe other sides of the tray base, wherein the first pair of fastenersthat are not adjacent to one another, are proximate to the center of thecorners created between the adjacent sides; wherein the second pair offasteners that are not adjacent to one another, are proximate to theexterior part of the corner between the adjacent sides; and wherein thecoupling of the corners of the tray base is flexible, allowing mobilityof a first side of the tray base in relation to a second side of thetray base, so that the sides of the tray base may be rotated in relationto one another.
 10. The showcase of claim 9, wherein the showcaseadditionally includes a base with at least three sides, each side withtwo ends, each end of a first side is joined to another end of a secondside, forming corners between each of the joined sides; and a top withat least three sides, each side with two ends, each end of a first sideis joined to another end of a second side, forming corners between eachof the joined sides.
 11. The showcase of claim 9, wherein the showcaseincludes a skirt capable of sliding around the showcase in order to forma ring at the lower part of the showcase.
 12. The showcase of claim 11,wherein the skirt occupies a third of the height of the whole showcase.13. A collapsible showcase with five faces for supporting and displayingproducts, comprising: a base with three sides, each side with a firstend and a second end, each end of one side is joined to another end of asecond side, forming corners between each of the joined sides; a topwith three sides, each side with a first end and a second end, each endof a side is joined to another end of a second side, forming cornersbetween each of the joined sides; three posts, each post having aheight, with a lower end and an upper end, the lower end of the post iscoupled to one of the corners of the base, upper end of the post iscoupled to one of the corners of the top, at least one tray base withthree sides, each side with a first and second ends, each end of a firstside is joined to another end of a second side, forming corners betweeneach of the joined sides of the tray base, each corner of the tray basecoupled to the posts, the at least one tray base positioned between thelower end and the upper end of the post, a tray for each tray base, thetray is capable of resting on the tray base, wherein the couplingbetween each of the corners of the at least one tray base of is achievedby means of fasteners that allow the rotation from one side of the traybase with respect to the other sides of the tray base, and wherein afirst side of the top, a first side of the tray base collinear with thefirst side of the top and a first side of the base collinear with thefirst top side, have a fastener between the first and second ends of thetop, tray base and base, respectively, what that allows the rotation ofthe first top side, of the first tray base side and of the first baseside towards the interior of the showcase; wherein the coupling of thecorners of the tray base is flexible, allowing mobility of a first sideof the tray base in relation to a second side of the tray base, so thatthe sides of the tray base may be rotated in relation to one another.14. A collapsible showcase with at least four faces for supporting anddisplaying products, comprising: at least one tray base with at leastthree sides, each side with two ends, each end of a first side is joinedwith another end of a second side forming corners between each of thejoined sides; at least three posts, each post having a height, a lowerend and an upper end, each post coupled to at least one corner of thetray base, wherein the corners of the tray base are located in asubstantially similar height in each of the posts; a tray for each traybase, the tray is capable of resting on the tray base; wherein thecoupling of the corners of the tray base is flexible, allowing mobilityof a first side of the tray base in relation to a second side of thetray base so that the sides of the tray base may be rotated in relationto one another.